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Bright Starts Daycare & Learning Center

7800 Garner Drive, Manassas, VA 201095.0· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
133
open each week
5 days

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About Bright Starts Daycare & Learning Center

Bright Starts Daycare & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Manassas, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 133 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
133 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (school transportation service)
Licensed capacity133 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Starts Daycare & Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Starts Daycare & Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
133 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1109170
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Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 18 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: Yes

      “Forbidden actions include physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment. Video footage from an elementary school on August 26, 2025, at approximately 3:25pm, shows Child #1 (age: 7 years) walking out of the school and Staff Member A using her hand to slap Child #1 on the back of the head.”
  7. Aug 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Mar 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the food container shall be dated and labeled in a way that clearly identifies the owner. In the Infant room there were two sealed bags of breast milk that were not dated or labeled with the child's name.”
  10. Mar 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the food container shall be dated and labeled in a way that clearly identifies the owner. In the Infant room there were two sealed bags of breast milk that were not dated or labeled with the child's name.”
Show 21 earlier visits
  1. Mar 18, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the food container shall be dated and labeled in a way that clearly identifies the owner. In the Infant room there were two sealed bags of breast milk that were not dated or labeled with the child's name.”
  2. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “Based on observation and documentation review, the center did not ensure all requirements for administration of diaper cream were met. Evidence: In the Infant room, Child #7 had a diaper cream on site and the center has not obtained written parent authorization.”
  5. Apr 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “Based on observation and documentation review, the center did not ensure all requirements for administration of diaper cream were met. Evidence: In the Infant room, Child #7 had a diaper cream on site and the center has not obtained written parent authorization.”
  6. Dec 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Dec 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Two disinfectant spray bottles with the warning "Caution: Keep out of reach of children" were sitting on a shelf in the bathroom attached to the Three's classroom.”
  10. Sep 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Two disinfectant spray bottles with the warning "Caution: Keep out of reach of children" were sitting on a shelf in the bathroom attached to the Three's classroom.”
  11. Sep 20, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Two disinfectant spray bottles with the warning "Caution: Keep out of reach of children" were sitting on a shelf in the bathroom attached to the Three's classroom.”
  12. Jul 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. May 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Feb 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Feb 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Sep 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is dated and kept in each room where children are present. Evidence: The current written list of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions was not posted in any of the 5 open classrooms.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on review of medications, the center did not ensure that when an authorization for a medication expires that the parent is notified to pick up the medication within 14 days or that any medications not picked up within 14 days after medication authorization expiration are disposed of by the center. Evidence: Child #6 had two emergency medications on site at the time of the inspection and both had authorizations that expired on 6/30/2022 and were not return to the parent or disposed of within 14 days.”
  17. Sep 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is dated and kept in each room where children are present. Evidence: The current written list of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions was not posted in any of the 5 open classrooms.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on review of medications, the center did not ensure that when an authorization for a medication expires that the parent is notified to pick up the medication within 14 days or that any medications not picked up within 14 days after medication authorization expiration are disposed of by the center. Evidence: Child #6 had two emergency medications on site at the time of the inspection and both had authorizations that expired on 6/30/2022 and were not return to the parent or disposed of within 14 days.”
  18. Apr 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Apr 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Feb 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Nov 16, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      22VAC40-185-270-A

      “Based on observation of the physical plant, areas and equipment on the playground were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. On the "Big Kid" playground, four nails were protruding from the bottom of the wooden storage structure and one nail was protruding from the red wooden barrier surrounding the large tree that could entangle clothing or snag skin. 2. On the Infant/Toddler playground, at the top of the climbing structure two bolts were observed to be missing from the bottom of the green siding panel. The green siding panel was not secured and could be pulled from side to side creating a space and causing an entrapment hazard. 3. On the Infant/Toddler playground, the plastic exterior of the bench was cracked and falling off exposing sharp edges.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Bright Starts Daycare & Learning Center

Is Bright Starts Daycare & Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Bright Starts Daycare & Learning Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Starts Daycare & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 6 of 18 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Bright Starts Daycare & Learning Center care for?

133, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Bright Starts Daycare & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bright Starts Daycare & Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Starts Daycare & Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 479-7447 to ask.

What is Bright Starts Daycare & Learning Center's phone number?

(703) 479-7447.

Where is Bright Starts Daycare & Learning Center?

7800 Garner Drive, Manassas, VA 20109. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST at Sinclair Elementary, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).